Blogs
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RantCrush Top 5: July 6, 2016
Rant Crush | July 6, 2016Check out today's edition of RantCrush.
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GMO Battle: Nobel Laureates vs. Greenpeace International
Alec Siegel | July 6, 2016Over a hundred Nobel winners sent a letter to the anti-GMO NGO, advocating on modified organisms' behalf.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About ISIS’s Weekend of Terror
Mariam Jaffery | July 6, 2016Five cities in three countries were hit by the terrorist group and its adherents.
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RantCrush Top 5: July 5, 2016
Rant Crush | July 5, 2016Check out this Tuesday's Rant Crush!
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Idaho City Bans Police From Talking to Media on Weekends
Emma Von Zeipel | July 5, 2016Journalists seeking weekend updates will now have to look elsewhere.
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RantCrush Top 5: Independence Day Edition
Rant Crush | July 1, 2016Jorts, Sarah Palin, and finally some bipartisanship. A three- day weekend is long overdue.
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Mississippi Religious Accommodation Act Struck Down
Alexandra Simone | July 1, 2016A big win for the Mississippi Center for Justice and Campaign for Southern Equality.
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Adnan Syed of “Serial” Fame Granted Another Trial
Emma Von Zeipel | July 1, 2016The mysterious case captured millions when it debuted in 2014.
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Japan Keeps a Watchful Eye on Its Nearly 15,000 Muslims
Alec Siegel | July 1, 2016The Japanese Supreme Court recently dismissed a challenge to the widespread surveillance program.
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The U.S. Senate Turns Zika Funding Bill Into a Partisan Battle
Mariam Jaffery | June 30, 2016The bill for emergency funding was turned down by Democrats due to provisions added by Republicans.
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Jordan Officials Sold U.S. Supplied Weapons on Black Market
Alec Siegel | June 30, 2016The weapons were meant to arm Syrian rebel groups.
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RantCrush Top 5: June 30, 2016
Rant Crush | June 30, 2016Lady Gaga, the Dalai Lama, and a lesson from our President about populism.
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Two Transgender Women Historically Won Democratic Primaries on Tuesday
Emma Von Zeipel | June 30, 2016Some good news from Utah and Colorado.
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U.S. Customs Form Could Soon Include Section for Social Media Information
Alec Siegel | June 30, 2016Divulging social media accounts would be voluntary.
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Californians to Vote on Recreational Marijuana in November
Emma Von Zeipel | June 29, 2016Legalization makes it onto the ballot.
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RantCrush Top 5: June 29, 2016
Rant Crush | June 29, 2016Donald Trump, Mike Tyson, and a federal judge who doesn't like the Constitution.
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The Victimization of Women From Climate Change
Inez Nicholson | June 29, 2016Climate change and women's empowerment are closer related than you may think.
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No Twitter Users, SCOTUSblog is not the Supreme Court
Kevin Rizzo | June 28, 2016When there's confusion on Twitter, hilarity ensues.
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RantCrush Top 5: June 28, 2016
Rant Crush | June 28, 2016SCOTUS aftermath and a racist pool safety sign dominate today's discussion.
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Top 8 Signs from the Whole Woman’s Health Decision Release
Alexandra Simone | June 28, 2016There was no shortage of wit at the release of this decision.
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Supreme Court Decision Prevents Domestic Abusers from Owning Firearms
Mariam Jaffery | June 27, 2016The court's decision closes a potential loophole for domestic abusers seeking firearms.
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SCOTUS Strikes Down Texas Abortion Restrictions
Julia Bryant | June 27, 2016A major win for pro-choice advocates that could have consequences for several states.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Recent Supreme Court Rulings
Kevin Rizzo | June 27, 2016Check out Law Street's Supreme Court coverage.
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Supreme Court Overturns Former Virginia Governor’s Corruption Conviction
Inez Nicholson | June 27, 2016Accepting gifts from political benefactors is OK under federal law.
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Israel and Turkey Re-establish Diplomatic Ties
Alec Siegel | June 27, 2016Palestinians could see increased aid as a result.
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RantCrush Top 5: Celebrity Edition
Rant Crush | June 27, 2016Check out Monday's edition of RantCrush Top 5--celebrity edition.
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How to Actually Move to Canada if Trump Gets Elected
Mariam Jaffery | June 27, 2016It's much easier said than done.
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Tennessee Politician Wants to Win Votes by Making America White Again
Emma Von Zeipel | June 24, 2016He claims he's not racist.
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Brexit: What You Need to Know in the Aftermath of Britain’s Historic Vote
Alec Siegel | June 24, 2016It will take up to two years to fully withdraw from the bloc.
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RantCrush Top 5: June 24, 2016
Rant Crush | June 24, 2016Check out today's RantCrush top 5!